Committee
By Aminu Garko
Kano, Gov Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the setting up of a Technical Committee to address the ongoing problem of poor employment representation of Kano State indigenes in federal government agencies, as well as private and voluntary institutions operating within the state.
This is contained in a statement issued by Press Secretary of Secretary to the State Government, Musa Tanko on Thursday.
The committee was inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Ibrahim, at his office.
The SSG expressed concern over the continued denial of employment opportunities to Kano indigenes, despite the state being the most populous in Nigeria.
He noted that the number of unemployed youths in Kano is very high and believed to be more than in any other state.
He said the committee was carefully selected and made up of experienced individuals with strong backgrounds in public service.
The committee is chaired by Dr. Danyaro Ali Yakasai, Special Adviser on Policy and Social Development, and co-chaired by Dr. Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, Special Adviser on Human Resource.
The committee would review employment practices in federal, private, and voluntary institutions operating in Kano State.
The committee would also identify how many Kano indigenes are currently employed, engage relevant institutions on employment rules, and work with the Federal Character Commission to ensure fairness and compliance with existing regulations.
Speaking on behalf of the committee, Dr. Danyaro Ali Yakasai thanked Governor Yusuf for the trust placed in the team and assured that members would work hard to justify the confidence given to them.
The committee is expected to submit its report within four weeks
